The Mary Scott House, located in historic Ansonborough, is situated in the heart of Charleston’s attractions. This six-block neighborhood is named after a British naval officer, Admiral Lord Anson. He allegedly won what is now a six city block area in a card game in 1725. Many years later, through the leadership of Historic Charleston Foundation, Ansonborough became the focal point of the first neighborhood rehabilitation program to be established in the United States. About 60 houses were rehabilitated under this extensive outreach program.Mary Elizabeth Scott was the granddaughter of Daniel Legare, one of Charleston’s ...